Poland is awash with reminders of its complicated history. Krakow, the country’s main cultural centre, has wonderful architecture and

an abundance of museums, galleries and historical sights, including the Wawel -

an impressive castle and cathedral complex from which Poland

was once governed. Kazimierz, the city’s

old Jewish quarter, is now a thriving centre of bohemian bar culture, but its

streets also serve as a poignant reminder of a community destroyed by the Nazis. Another huge part of Polish culture is Roman

Catholicism, one of the few stable features in a national identity shaken by

political upheaval. Visit the shrine of

the Black Madonna at Częstochowa to see the country’s most

important religious symbol.

The Polish countryside has nine national

parks, ranging from the popular lake-land district of Mazury to the stunning,

snow-capped Tatra mountains – one of the best hiking destinations in the whole country. Polish hospitality is legendary, so be

friend…

Selected places to go in Poland

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Power Adapter?

Do I need a power adapter to run a laptop, MP3 player etc. in Gdansk area of Poland?

 
Question posted 2nd October 2009 by Doug M.

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Of course it depends where you're coming from, but Poland has two pronged sockets running at 220V.

 
Reply posted 2nd October 2009 by World Reviewer Staff.

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